2017 Fccc S2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2017 Fccc S2. Newest first.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 chassis and Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured March 3, 2015, to September 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If "PARK" illuminates instead of the word "BRAKE," the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ICU3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on November 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-724.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010186CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
- 11000988My Communications for SSI DEF Header Warranty Policy Extension for B6 7 Engines Model Years 2017-2021
- 10253878Extended Warranty Policy for certain Cummins B6.7 engines with SSI DEF headers for EPA and CARB Emissions Reporting
- 10225495FCCC Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps. Some customers experience separation of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) lines from the connection ports in extreme cold temperatures. To prevent this, a process was developed to secure the lines with wire ties. A new reinforcement cap has been developed to simplify this process at the DEF connection fittings.
- 10189109SF533 Instrument Cluster Update
- 10187524Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately. This letter supersedes ICI20-022R.
- 10184786FCCC Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.
- 10181761Freightliner Custom Chassis Service Bulletin for When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues. When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.
- 10178945Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately.
- 10177652Important Campaign Information for SF606 Revised Bulletin. This letter is to inform you that a revised bulletin for Field Service Campaign SF606 Agility 8.0L Engine Calibration Updates is available on DTNAConnect. The work instructions have been updated and a new contact phone number for Agility with business hours has been provided.
- 10177651Revision for Field Service Campaign for 8.0L Engine Calibration Updates. On certain vehicles, an erroneous fault code setting and malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination may occur. The engine controller software will be updated. The revision has updated work instructions and a new contact phone number for Agility with business hours provided.
- 10176268Field Service Campaign for 8.0L Engine Calibration Updates. On certain vehicles, an erroneous fault code setting and malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination may occur. The engine controller software will be updated.
- 10172169Field Service Campaign for FCCC Bus Chassis Drag Link Interference. Certain vehicles may experience interference between the front spring hanger bracket and the drag link during a right-hand turn. Vehicles will be inspected to determine if there is adequate clearance between the spring hanger bracket and the drag link. If clearance is not adequate, the pitman arm will be replaced.
- 10172025Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
- 10164617Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
- 10164481Service Systems Development provided document to service locations on price list reflects current charges to engine horsepower ratings for HDEP and MDEG engine platforms.
- 10164438Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
- 10163625HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
- 10163622The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean the DOC inlet face and reduce downtime due to DOC face plugging.
- 10163620DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measurements. Axis4000 is a sophisticated, user-friendly system that utilizes computer based camera-radio technology and references the center line of the frame for measuring and providing alignment results to DTNA specifications.
- 10163548Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
- 10163475Allison Transmission Cooler Quick-Connect Fittings Service Bulletin
- 10163471Allison Transmission Cooler Quick-Connect Fittings
- 10160775sbu54055 ICU Odometer Programming
- 10160707sbu54056 Powernet Troubleshooting Guide Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
- 10156401Medallion Opti-View Instrument Panel Software Update
- 10154916Service Information Bulletin- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Crossover Pipe
- 10154915Service Information Bulletin
- 10154914Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing
- 1015491030mm Air Disc Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Adapter DSNCHA018005
- 10153401FL724 ? Third Revised Bulletin
- 10153399Instrument Cluster Update
- 10153396FL724 ICU3S Instrument Cluster Hydraulic Brake Telltale
- 10151540Service Bulletin: New Tool Approved for Assessing DTNA Powernet Issues
- 10151452fp00020 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 10141986sbu4219 Bendix Air Disc Brake Thermal Overload Issues
- 10141820ssbu42020 Diagnstico de fugas de aire
- 10141783sbu5448 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- 10141782sbu2017 EPA07 and Newer Gentech Coolant Level Sensor Testing
- 10141781sbu2016 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking
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